SOWK 200 Study Guide - Final Guide: Old Age Security, Charity Organization Society, Canada Pension Plan
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Intro to social welfare & income security in canada. Public and/or private systems meant to ensure the wellbeing of people in our society by making sure basic needs are met. Income security + social services = the welfare state. Provide monetary or other material benefits to supplement income or maintain minimum income levels. Ex: employment insurance, social assistance, old age security (oas) Social workers help people by providing non-monetary aid to those in need. Ex. probation, addiction treatment, youth drop-in centres, parent-child resource centres, child care, child protection services, women"s shelters and counselling. > monthly financial allotments provided by provincial/territorial gvt. > must have very few resources ($) to qualify. > social insurance program for when you"ve lost your job/ cannot work (including maternity leave) > tax-free monthly payment to eligible families to help them with the cost of raising children under 18 years of age. > provides benefits in the case of retirement, death, and long-term disability.
